Kate Upton Braless In Unbuttoned Sweater Proves 'Hot 100' Status

Kate Upton dropped jaws in 2018, ditching her signature swimwear for a revealing knitwear alternative while fronting Maxim. Flaunting her gorgeous good looks and killer curves, the 31-year-old reminded everyone seeing the snaps why she'd landed herself a "Hot 100" spot with the magazine, going braless in a cozy knit sweater as she let her top slip off her shoulders. In photos now kept alive on an Instagram fan account, Kate received an outpouring of love, although nothing's changed there as 2024 brought her popular return to Sports Illustrated Swim.

Scroll for the cover. Bringing the heat in more ways than one, Kate posed close up and from a parched, desert setting. The curvy beauty struck a glam, fierce pose in one shot, flaunting her femininity tastefully while driving fans totally wild with her cleavage flash. Affording a near-spilling effect as she modeled a ribbed tan sweater worn off the shoulder, Kate flashed hints of her toned upper body, but her ample curves were taking center stage as she wore nothing beneath her knitwear.

Turning her head to the camera as her bouncy blonde curls framed her face, Kate afforded regal vibes with her intimidating presence, although she'd kept things soft with a jewelry flower detailing in her hair. Sporting plenty of defining makeup as she accentuated her brow and high cheekbones, Kate nailed her shoot, but there was also the cover. This time opting for a crepe-effect top in nude caramel shades, the wife to former MLB player Justin Verlander went barely there, once again highlighting her eye-popping assets.

This time, Kate rocked massive gold hoop earrings boasting floral designs.

Kate made her SI Swim debut in 2011. Seven years later, the mom of one stunned in this Aruba shot, posing from shallow ocean waters as she flaunted her sensational physique in a teeny tassel bikini in gun-metal silver. Just about contained via some tan fabrics under the tassel details, Kate wowed with her hair blowing around in the breeze, turning her head to the lens just as it snapped her.

In May, Kate fronted media outlets for her SI Swim cover as she returned to the magazine as part of its 60th birthday celebrations. Sharing the above photo for her 6.6 million Instagram followers, Kate wrote:

"I’m so honored to be on the cover for @si_swimsuit’s 60th anniversary. SI has been a huge part of my career so it felt really special to be back with @yutsai88 and @mj_day, alongside the other amazing women included on the cover." The post has now topped 80,000 likes. Celebrity likes were left by country singer Miranda Lambert and fellow SI Swim face Olivia Dunne.